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Official National Gallery Highlights Tour

See one of the greatest collections of Western European art and discover over 2,600 paintings by some of the world’s greatest artists

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Highlights

  • Discover the highlights of Western European Art from the mid-13th century to the early 1900s with Gallery-approved Blue Badge Guides, masterpiece by masterpiece
  • Admire Van Gogh’s Sunflowers, Caravaggio’s The Supper at Emmaus, Leonardo da Vinci’s The Virgin of the Rocks and Bathers at Asnières by George Seurat, as well as Rembrandt and Claude Monet
  • Shed a new light of understanding to the paintings by listening to the inspiring stories your knowledgeable guide will share with you
  • Walk around a Grade I listed heritage building in the heart of London and enjoy the tour with a VOX headset so that you will always be able to hear your expert guide
  • Spend the day admiring over 700 years’ worth of world-renowned European art with our guided tour of the National Gallery. Located in Trafalgar Square, the Gallery is open all year round and boasts an impressive collection of 2,600 paintings from the likes of Vincent van Gogh, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, and Claude Monet

What's included

  • Gallery entry
  • 1 hour private tour
  • Gallery-approved art-expert Blue Badge Guide
  • Vox headset device
  • Entry to paid exhibitions

Prepare for the experience

Children information

  • The Gallery has baby changing facilities
  • Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult

Accessibility information

  • The Gallery has different ramps for access
  • Stools are available from the Getty Information Desk on request. You are welcome to bring a folding stool
  • Assistance dogs are welcome
  • Please contact us in case you need further accessibility information

Additional information

  • You will be given a VOX headset so that you will always be able to hear your expert guide

Live date and availability for the Tour can be seen upon booking.

Scheduled 1 hour Highlights Tour take place: 

  • Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 2:00 pm and 3:30pm
  • 24 - 26 December
  • 1 January

Departure point

  • Tour starting point: Getty Entrance, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN
  • Nearest tube station: Charing Cross (Zone 1, Northern and Bakerloo Lines)

Supplier information

This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and provided by Golden Tours.

Upon booking you will receive an instant order confirmation from VisitBritain and a second email with the e-ticket including a QR code. You can download it to your mobile phone or print it out to show when attending the tour.